NETHERFIELD Cricket Club have released details of the events to mark the retirement of Grahame Clarke from the club after 25 years' service.

Netherfield secretary Ian Heath writes:" As most of you know Grahame Clarke has been at Netherfield Cricket Club for 25 years during which time he has amassed a total of just over 20,000 league and cup runs, including 33 centuries.

"He has given great pleasure to team mates, opponents, umpires and spectators alike and become a living legend at Parkside Road.

"As a great loyal servant to the Club and Northern League, we intend to mark the occasion with a few tributes to a most modest and likeable character who will never be replaced and whose like will never be seen again."

Sunday, August 26 - A benefit match will be held at Netherfield Cricket Club at 2pm between a Netherfield Past/Present v A Netherfield Select.

Thursday, September 6 - A Golf Day will be held at Carus Green Golf Club with a Shot Gun start at 12-30. We would like to attract 18 teams of 4 at £100 per team. Bacon butties and tea will be provided before the start and a presentation and auction will take place afterwards at Netherfield CC.

Friday, September 7 - Supper with Grahame and guest speaker, Paul Smith, ex Warwickshire 1982-1996. Paul played under Dermot Reeve and with Mike Burns, both ex Netherfield, Warwickshire & Somerset. Tickets for this event are £15 and are strictly limited to 120.

If anyone would like to support Grahame's Benefit at any of these events please contact either Club Chairman, Wally Thompson 07802665150 or Secretary, Ian Heath 07951013675.